Vulnerability identifier: #VU64465

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39847

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe XMP-Toolkit-SDK
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the XMP Toolkit SDK. A local unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe XMP-Toolkit-SDK: 2020.1

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/xmpcore/apsb21-65.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.